Initiatives
Channeling Capital Toward Systemic Change
A collaborative network of mission-aligned initiatives that are managed by 17III to drive systemic impact through reparative finance, infrastructure investment, and ethical innovation.
Each initiative is distinct in focus but united in its commitment to intentional investing and long-term impact.
Reparations Finance Lab (RFL)
Mission: Advance reparative finance by mobilizing private capital to address the legacy of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and close the racial wealth gap.
Who We Work With: Policy leaders, investors, and community organizations.
African Intentional Infrastructure Initiative (AIII)
Mission: Mobilize private capital to close Africa’s $100B annual infrastructure gap and position infrastructure as a catalyst for transformation.
Who We Work With: DFIs, diaspora investors, governments, and institutional funds.
PeaceTech Investment Initiative (PTII)
Mission: Deploy ethical, scalable technologies that strengthen security, justice, and peace worldwide.
Who We Work With: Investors, technologists, venture builders, and peace-building institutions.
A Unified Platform for Impact
Together, these initiatives demonstrate how intentional investing can address systemic injustices, close infrastructure gaps, and shape a more peaceful future.
